Rodez (French: [ʁo.dɛs]; Occitan: Rodés [ruˈðes]) is a town and commune in the South of the France, northeast of Toulouse. It is the prefecture of the department of Aveyron in the region of Midi-Pyrénées. Rodez is the seat of the Communauté d'agglomération du Grand Rodez, of the First Constituency of Aveyron as well as of the general Council of Aveyron. Former capital of the Rouergue, the city is seat of the Diocese of Rodez and Vabres. Its inhabitants are called Ruthénois, from the name of the Ruteni, a Gallic tribe which once occupied the territory, the former demonym of "Rodanois" (from Occitan rodanés) having given way to this scholarly form.

Discover the beauty of the city's striking landscope, welcome to Rodez, France. When planning a trip to Rodez, make sure you visit its near-by prime city of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is bestowed with interesting set of attractions like Canal Du Midi, Basilica Of Saint Nazaire, Cathar Castles. Also, to reach Rodez, you'll have to take a flight to Carcassonne; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. A vacation to Rodez can typically be of 1-2 days. Immerse in the spirit of the city and you'll not miss your home.